Sapphire FibresKAR:SFL -2.08%81 Operating Margin % is -33.99% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:SFL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨991.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,035 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Sapphire Fibres ranks worse than 81.35% on this metric.
Sapphire Fibres Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -26.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sapphire Fibres's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:SFL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.58 Med: 13.71 Max: 18.81
Current: -5.58
KAR:SFL's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 81.35% of 1035
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs KAR:SFL: -5.58
Sapphire Fibres's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -26.90% per year.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Sapphire Fibres Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sapphire Fibres Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sapphire Fibres's Operating Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Sapphire Fibres's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sapphire Fibres Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sapphire Fibres's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sapphire Fibres's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Sapphire Fibres's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sapphire Fibres (KAR:SFL) has a Operating Margin % of -33.99% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sapphire Fibres and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sapphire Fibres ranks #842 out of 1035 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is Sapphire Fibres' Operating Margin % too high?
Sapphire Fibres' current Operating Margin % is -33.99%. Based on the distribution chart, Sapphire Fibres ranks #842 out of 1035 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sapphire Fibres has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapphire Fibres' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Sapphire Fibres ranks #842 out of 1035 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sapphire Fibres in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.08, based on 1,035 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sapphire Fibres and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sapphire Fibres's current Operating Margin % is -33.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapphire Fibres stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapphire Fibres (KAR:SFL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨991.32, compared to a current price of ₨1,127.52 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -33.99%. Sapphire Fibres' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sapphire Fibres (KAR:SFL), the current Operating Margin % is -33.99% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sapphire Fibres (KAR:SFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapphire Fibres stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨1,127.52 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨991.32.
GuruFocus considers Sapphire Fibres to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SFL:
Operating Margin %: -33.99%
GF Value™: ₨991.32 vs. price of ₨1,127.52 (13.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sapphire Fibres Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of yarn, fabrics, and garments. The company's operating segment includes Spinning; Knitting, processing and garments; Denim; and Power.
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